This article says that St. Patrick's is actually a religious holiday and a cultural holiday. It celebrates Saint Patrick, the most recognized or the patron saints in Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It is celebrated by wearing green, having parades, having a feast and, of course, drinking alcohol. Today St. Patrick's Day is probably the most widely celebrated saints day.
I had no idea that St. Patrick's Day is when Christianity was 'brought' to Ireland. That is so cool! I guessed I never really thought about the reasoning behind St. Patrick's Day besides it just being another reason for people to go out and party. I find it really interesting that the celebration of Christianity in Ireland is celebrated by so many people who have zero ties to anything having to do with that day. I also find it funny that to celebrate it people go out and get drunk and party.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick's_Day
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